At December 31, 2019 and 2020, New Corporation had outstanding 2,000 shares of P 100 par 6% cumulative and non participating Preference Share Capital and 10,000 shares of P10 par value Ordinary Share Capital. At December 31, 2019, dividends in arrears on the PS were P6,000. Cash dividends declared in 2020 totaled P22,000. How much is the total dividend allocated to Preference Share Capital?

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At December 31, 2019 and 2020, New Corporation had outstanding 2,000 shares of P 100 par 6% cumulative and non participating Preference Share Capital and 10,000 shares of P10 par value Ordinary Share Capital. At December 31, 2019, dividends in arrears on the PS were P6,000. Cash dividends declared in 2020 totaled P22,000. How much is the total dividend allocated to Preference Share Capital?

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